Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Esperanza Medrano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ESPERANZA MEDRANO EL serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school's edge to the zone boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperanza Medrano Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza Medrano Elementary School's ranking?
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School is ranked #6666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Esperanza Medrano Elementary School often compared to?
Esperanza Medrano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy, Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston, Uplift Heights Prep P.s. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Esperanza Medrano Elementary School?
349 students attend Esperanza Medrano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Esperanza Medrano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esperanza Medrano Elementary School?
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Esperanza Medrano Elementary School offer ?
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Esperanza Medrano Elementary School part of?
Esperanza Medrano Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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